In Depth
The King’s speech: the difference between economists and pharmacists
Every King has his Achilles heel, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi… economists and health professionals are degrees apart This king stood with a confidence that shook the pharmacy nation. He didn’t stutter …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby presents her weekly round-up of the latest clinical research relevant to community pharmacy Multicenter Observational Study of Incretin-based Drugs and Heart Failure A large cohort study of nearly …
Happy 130th birthday!
AJP is celebrating a special birthday Australia’s oldest journal of record – the Australian Journal of Pharmacy – is turning 130 this year. The first edition of the then Australasian …
Collaborate to manage pain
Collaboration and communication with patients is key to helping legitimate pain patients, with real-time monitoring useful for catching misusers of codeine only. Most people who become dependent on over-the-counter codeine …
Clinical tips: 10 points about Parkinson’s Disease
Ben Basger presents 10 points to consider on Parkinson’s Disease… Parkinson’s disease is much more than a movement disorder! Dopamine loss in the substantia nigra, which serves to modify motor …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research relevant to pharmacists Hydrolysed formula and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease A systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 trials involving over 19,000 participants …
What’s your pharmacy’s secret sauce?
Pharmacies will never be able to get ahead without a real point of difference, writes John Cao One lesson that I have taken away from watching the many episodes of …
Clinical tips: New parents explained
During the roller coaster ride that’s becoming a parent, new mums and dads may need more help than they’re keen to admit, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Becoming a new parent is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby covers the latest research relevant to pharmacists Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes The American Diabetes Association (ADA) published the 2016 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards) to …
Clinical tips: falls explained
Pharmacists can help identify patients at risk of serious injury from falls, writes Ben Basger Falls may result in serious injury. For example, 12 months after a hip fracture in …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby covers the latest research relevant to pharmacists Comparative assessment of onabotulinumtoxinA and mirabegron for overactive bladder This study represents the first evaluation of the relative benefits of onabotulinumtoxinA …
Don’t choose between discounts and service
Pharmacy no longer need be a ‘discount’ or ‘service’ model. The new ‘optimal pharmacy’ model optimises profits and health outcomes, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi The general consensus between today’s pharmacy leaders …